Drone strike on Sudanese market kills dozens, MSF says

· Security · Sudan

A drone strike on a busy market in Sudan killed dozens of people, according to Médecins Sans Frontières. The attack adds to the civilian toll in Sudan's civil war, with millions facing acute hunger as conflict, drought and funding cuts aggravate the humanitarian crisis, Western officials warn of famine risk.

Why it matters:Sudan's war is producing one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, and attacks on markets deepen fears of famine.

Key points

  • A drone struck a busy market in Sudan.
  • MSF said dozens were killed.
  • Millions face acute hunger as famine risk grows.

Sources (original reporting)

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